Cowboy cookies are a type of hearty and chunky cookie that often includes a mix of ingredients like oats, chocolate chips, nuts, and coconut. These cookies are known for their rustic and substantial nature, hence the name “cowboy” cookies, as they might have been a popular treat among cowboys and ranchers.
The exact recipe for cowboy cookies can vary, but here’s a basic recipe that you can use as a starting point:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut. The mixture will be thick and chunky.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Feel free to customize the recipe by adding other mix-ins you enjoy, such as dried fruits, different types of chocolate, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon. Enjoy your homemade cowboy cookies!
